FREDY EMBASHU
Scientist
Osona Village,LP
Summary
Experienced analytics specialist with a strong academic and industry background. Currently completing a Master's in Informatics and a graduate of the Data Science Mastery Programme offered by Analytics Vidhya and Henley Business School. Skilled in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and personal mastery, with hands-on experience using tools such as SQL, SAS, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel. Passionate about teaching, mentorship, and contributing to Namibia's digital knowledge economy through academia and applied research.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head: Cirrus Data & Analytics
Cirrus Capital
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Data Science & Advanced Analytics and Reporting
- Predictive and Statistical Modeling & Optimization
- Mentorship & Data Culture Enablement
- Programme Development & Learning Design
- Cross-Functional Integration and Reporting
- Research & Thought Leadership
- Cirrus Data | Website: [Not provided]
Data Scientist, Manager - Behavioral Economics
Standard Bank Namibia
06.2023 - Current
- Website: [Not provided]
Part - Time Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology
07.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered lectures covering core computing principles, including data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs), algorithmic efficiency, and software development methodologies.
- Developed practical exercises and programming assignments to strengthen students' problem-solving and coding proficiency using languages such as Python and Java.
- Guided students in applying algorithmic thinking to real-world problems, emphasizing complexity analysis, scalability, and optimization techniques.
- Prepared comprehensive lecture materials, tutorials, and lab sessions that align with the course syllabus and learning outcomes.
- Designed, administered, and graded continuous assessments, projects, and final examinations with a focus on conceptual understanding and applied learning.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring and mentorship to students, supporting academic growth and fostering critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
- Contributed to curriculum development and course improvement initiatives, ensuring content relevance to modern software engineering and data analytics practices.
- Integrated examples of current technologies (e.g., databases, APIs, and software design tools) to bridge theoretical concepts with industry applications.
- Website: [Not provided]
Data & Analytics
Mount Meru Group - Acer Logistics (Pty) Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Website: [Not provided]
Data Analyst
LEFA Transportation Services (Pty) Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed the driver's Web Application using AppSheet and complex Microsoft Excel formulas such as INDEX(MATCH(MATCH(CHOOSE(()), XLOOKUP(XLOOPUP()), etc for data querying and ordering.
- Optimized the Non-relational database (NoSQL) (schemaless) by 40% and analyzed GIS data to find patterns and solutions in frequent locations and made business recommendations to co-founders of Leefa.
- Used Data Visualization Tools such as MS Excel, matplotlib, ggplot, d3.js., Tableau that assisted in visually encoding the data.
- Developed a data capturing tool in AppSheet for the drivers which replaced manual paperwork.
- Website: [Not provided]
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Finance - (FLI)
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Supported the creation of M&E tools.
- Analyzed research data to derive insights.
- Conducted pre- and post-assessment interviews to understand behavioural changes and customer responses.
- Captured and managed M&E training data to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Represented FLI at various events showcasing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Managed the FLI stock system illustrating organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Website: [Not provided]
Education
Master of Informatics - undefined
Namibian University of Science and Technology
01.2026
Honors Degree - Informatics
Namibian University of Science and Technology
10.2023
Bsc. - Applied Maths and Stats
Namibian University of Science and Technology
06.2021
Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Onawa Secondary School
01.2017
Data Science Mastery Program - undefined
Analytics Vidhya & Henley Business School
01.2024
Skills
- Tableau
- Deep learning
- Machine Learning
- Microsoft Azure
- Power Query
- BI
- Microsoft VBA
- PHP
- Python
- Hadoop
- R Programming Language
- HTML
- JavaScript
- Data Management
- Visualization
Academic And Research Engagement
- Panelist, Deep Learning IndabaX Namibia 2024 - AI Ethics and Bias in Africa
- Supervise final-year Data Science intern WIL
- Co-developed analytics module for internal upskilling program at Standard Bank Namibia
Awards
- 2nd Best Computer Science student
- IT Diagnostic skills
- Experienced analytics specialist with a strong academic and industry background.
Timeline
Part - Time Lecturer
Namibia University of Science and Technology
07.2025 - Current
Data Scientist, Manager - Behavioral Economics
Standard Bank Namibia
06.2023 - Current
Head: Cirrus Data & Analytics
Cirrus Capital
06.2021 - 05.2023
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
Ministry of Finance - (FLI)
12.2020 - 05.2021
Data Analyst
LEFA Transportation Services (Pty) Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2020
Data & Analytics
Mount Meru Group - Acer Logistics (Pty) Ltd
03.2020 - 07.2020
Master of Informatics - undefined
Namibian University of Science and Technology
Honors Degree - Informatics
Namibian University of Science and Technology
Bsc. - Applied Maths and Stats
Namibian University of Science and Technology
Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Onawa Secondary School
Data Science Mastery Program - undefined
Analytics Vidhya & Henley Business School